Schwert und Kurzschwert mit Beimesser. Signiert. Japan. Katana und Wakizashi. Katana: leicht gebogene, einschneidige Klinge mit Spitze in der Rückenlinie. Habaki aus Kupfer, Griff mit heller Rochenhauteinlage und heller Griffwicklung. Als menuki kleiner Blütenstrauß aus verschiedenen Metallen. Vierpassige Tsuba mit Berglandschaft und kleiner Figurengruppe. Scheide aus schwarz lackiertem Holz. Gesamt L 101 cm. / Wakizashi: Leicht gekrümmte, schmale, einschneidige Klinge mit Spitze in der Rückenlinie. Ähnliche Gestaltung wie Katana, jedoch Tsuba und Fuchi hier mit Blütendekor. Schwarz lackierte Holzscheide mit weinroter sageo (Band) und Aussparung für Beimesser. Gesamt L 60 cm. / Beimesser mit gerader, einschneidiger Klinge, sich zur Spitze verjüngend. Griff mit goldfarbenem Blütendekor. L 21,5 cm. Katana: Eine Kerbe in der Klinge. Wakizashi: Klinge mit Korrosionsnarben. Set wohl mit Originalteilen ergänzt.Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 18:28 Uhr (CET)Sword and short sword with byknife. Signed. Japan. Katana and wakizashi. Katana: slightly curved, single-edged blade with a point in the spine. Habaki made of copper, handle with light ray skin inlay and light handle wrapping. As menuki a small bouquet of flowers made of various metals. Four-pass tsuba with mountain landscape and small group of figures. Scabbard of black lacquered wood. Total length 101 cm. / Wakizashi: Slightly curved, narrow, single-edged blade with a point in the spine. Similar design to katana, but tsuba and fuchi here with flower decoration. Black lacquered wooden scabbard with wine-red sageo (band) and recess for the byknife. Total length 60 cm / By-knife with a straight, single-edged blade tapering to the point. Handle with gold-colored flower decoration. L 21.5 cm. Katana: One notch in the blade. Wakizashi: Blade with corrosion scars. Set probably supplemented with original parts.Call time 22 Feb 2024 | probably 18:28 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
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HESSE, Hermann "Das Glasperlenspiel""Versuch einer Lebensbeschreibung des Magister Ludi Josef Knecht samt Knechts hinterlassenen Schriften". Fretz & Wasmuth. Zürich. 1943. 19 x 12 cm. 2 Bände. 452 bzw. 442 Seiten. Hellblaue Leineneinbände. Minimale Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Aufrufzeit 21. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 15:54 Uhr (CET) HESSE, Hermann "Das Glasperlenspiel""Versuch einer Lebensbeschreibung des Magister Ludi Josef Knecht samt Knechts hinterlassenen Schriften". Fretz & Wasmuth. Zurich. 1943. 19 x 12 cm. 2 volumes. 452 and 442 pages respectively. Light blue cloth bindings. Minimal signs of age/use. Call time 21 | Feb 2024 | probably 15:54 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Schöne kleine Laufpuppe. Kämmer & Reinhardt. Kopfmarke: S & H / K & R 23. Biskuitporzellan, Masse. L 23,5 cm. Kurbelkopf, blaue Schlafaugen, blonde Mohairperücke, Massekörper mit festen Beinen, modellierten Schuhen und gemalten Strümpfen. Dreht beim Laufen den Kopf hin und her. Helles Seidenkleid mit Spitze, passende Haube. Perücke fest: Kopf nicht durchleuchtet. Beinansätze mit Trockenrissen. Provenienz : Sammlungsnachlass aus Hannover. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 10:56 Uhr (CET)Beautiful little walking doll. Kämmer & Reinhardt. Head mark: S & H / K & R 23. Biscuit porcelain, mass. L 23.5 cm. Cranked head, blue sleeping eyes, blond mohair wig, solid body with firm legs, modelled shoes and painted stockings. Turns her head back and forth while walking. Light silk dress with lace, matching bonnet. Wig fixed: head not illuminated. Leg attachments with dry tears. Provenance : Collection estate from Hanover. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 10:56 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
DÖRRBECKER, Carl (1894 Frankfurt a.M. - 1983 ebd.) Stillleben mit QuittenÖl/Leinwand. Mittig oben signiert. 18,5 x 24 cm. Gerahmt : 27 x 33 cm (teils silberner Rahmen). Die zwei Früchte im hellen Licht. Leichte Altersspuren. Maler in Frankfurt/Main. Literatur : Dressler. Aufrufzeit 24. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 20:13 Uhr (CET) DÖRRBECKER, Carl (1894 Frankfurt a.M. - 1983 ibid.) Still life with quincesOil/canvas. Signed top center. 18.5 x 24 cm. Framed : 27 x 33 cm (partly silver frame). The two fruits in the bright light. Slight traces of age. Painter in Frankfurt/Main. Literature : Dressler. Aufrufzeit 24. | Feb 2024 | probably 20:13 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Wachskopfpuppe. Ungemarkt. Wachs, Stoff. L 48 cm. Brustkopf, blaue Glasaugen, blonde Mohairperücke mit Flechtfrisur. Stoffkörper mit Wachsgliedern. Helles Kleid mit Tournure und Girlande mit Watteblüten. Kopf frontseitig etwas verblichen, rückseitig mit Rissen. Provenienz : Sammlungsnachlass aus Hannover. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 10:09 Uhr (CET)Wax head doll. Unmarketed. Wax, fabric. L 48 cm. Chest head, blue glass eyes, blond mohair wig with braided hairstyle. Cloth body with wax limbs. Light dress with bustle and garland with absorbent cotton flowers. Head slightly faded on the front, with cracks on the back. Provenance : Collection estate from Hanover. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 10:09 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
RÖNNE, Poul (1884 Frederiksborg - 1964 Bornholm) InterieurÖl/Leinwand. Rechts unten signiert. 38 x 28 cm. Gerahmt : 44,5 x 34,5 cm (Goldrahmen). Stimmungsvolles, spartanisches Interieur mit Kommode und Gemälden in warmem Licht. Dänischer Maler. Aufrufzeit 24. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 15:18 Uhr (CET) RÖNNE, Poul (1884 Frederiksborg - 1964 Bornholm) InteriorOil/canvas. Signed lower right. 38 x 28 cm. Framed : 44.5 x 34.5 cm (gold frame). Atmospheric, spartan interior with chest of drawers and paintings in warm light. Danish painter. Aufrufzeit 24. | Feb 2024 | probably 15:18 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
3 Teller mit roten Päonienblüten. China. Porzellan. Ø 23 und 23,5 cm. Polychrome, zarte Malerei, famille rose. Unterseite mit reduziertem Blumenmuster. Ränder hellbraun glasiert. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 17:47 Uhr (CET)3 plates with red peony blossoms. China. Porcelain. Ø 23 and 23.5 cm. Polychrome, delicate painting, famille rose. Underside with reduced floral pattern. Rims glazed light brown. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | presumably 17:47 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
A Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf gent's chronograph wristwatch, in stainless steel casing with a dark light blue face and orange stripe, with date aperture, special edition, serial number CAZ101AT WTR6609, lugs marked 3218, the Gulf edition, the watch head 3cm diameter, boxed, with additional links.
Black hair; light green band; dark green coat; yellow and burgundy bow.In Charles Dickens' 1843 novel, "Martin Chuzzlewit" Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse. Artist: Leslie Harradine and Harry FentonIssued: 1939 - 1986Dimensions: 2.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good
Red, white, black, light brown, and grey coloration.The nurse character jug was one of the complimentary choices for new and renewal members of the International Collectors Club in 2008. Series: ICC; Nostalgia. Royal Doulton and ICC backstamp. Artist: UnknownIssued: 2008 - 2008Dimensions: 5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Style One: Inside jug. Brown rim with light brown body.John Barleycorn is the personification of barley, the grain source of malt liquor. This character jug was the first design created by Charles J. Noke in 1934. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles J. NokeIssued: 1937 - 1939Dimensions: 3.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Dark brown hat; light brown, maroon and white robes.A celebrated poet, essayist and lexicographer, Dr. Johnson (1709 - 1784) published his Dictionary in 1755, which was the first systematic study of the English language. His literary club met regularly at a London pub and included such famous figures as David Garrick, Oliver Goldsmith and Edmund Burke. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry FentonIssued: 1950 - 1960Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
This 750ml, 46% ABV spirit is a limited release. The blend and distillation created a light and fruity taste with the spice profile that packs a punch in the finish. Hand bottled with a hand pressed Vermont glass stopper. Presented is polished glass bottle and an exterior hardcase box: 10.25"L x 3"W x 10.5"H. Issued: 2021Dimensions: 5.75"L x 2"W x 9.5"HManufacturer: The Whistlepig FarmCountry of Origin: United States***In-house shipping from Lion and Unicorn is not available for Lot Nos. 001 through 173. Winning Bidders will have to arrange to pick up their purchases at the Lion and Unicorn Auction Studios at 200 Oakwood Ln. Suite 200 Hollywood, Florida 33020, or make arrangements with their own third-party shipper. A local third-party shipper that can be contacted directly for a domestic shipping quote is:First Class Shipping Center7826 NW 44th StreetSunrise, FL 33351Tel: 754-800-7674Fax : 954-999-5166Email: 1shippingcenter@gmail.comhttps://www.1shippingcenter.com
Blue-grey helmet; dark green robes.Don Quixote is the hero of the novel by Cervantes, a satirical parody of this chivalrous knight. Don Quixote leads a life of adventure, capturing many hearts along the way. The helmet color of the jugs varies from dark grey to light grey. Series: Characters From Literature. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Geoff BlowerIssued: 1957 - 1991Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Style One, Variation One. Light brown cap; dark brown flight jacket with cream collar; white scarf without cypher.This series pays tribute to those servicemen of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Army, and the Royal Navy who fought in World War II. An airman belongs to the Royal Air Force, as either a pilot or another member of the crew. Series: Armed Forces. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: William K. HarperIssued: 1991 - 1996Dimensions: 4.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
A British 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's sword, King George VI period, with foliate scrolls, royal cypher and monogram to the blade, serial number 10466, blade length 88cm, overall length 105cm, with scabbard (shagreen grip in poor condition); sold together with two reproduction 1827 Pattern Rifle Officer's swords in scabbards (3)*Buyer must be over the age of 18.
Three First World War pairs of Victory Medal and British War Medal, comprising: pair to "42337 PTW. W. LEGARD, YORKS L.I"; pair to "40850 PTE. C. HILL E. YORKS. R." and pair to "25733 PTE. W. WILLIAMS YORK. R." (6)Notes: Pte. Walter Legard (1879 - 1952), King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI), entitled to a disabled war pension. Pte. Clifford Hill, East Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to Dorsetshire Regiment.Pte. Walter Williams (b.1896) in Middlesex. Killed in action on 4th November 1918 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [regimental number 59017].
A mixed group comprising a pair of wire cutters with broad arrow mark, a WW2 water carrier in leather harness, 1903 pattern, a replica United States Model 1855 "Peace" powder flask, brown leather Sam Browne belt, a khaki belt and one further brown leather belt with rectangular buckle, WW2 sidecap with KSLI badge, dark green Light Infantry beret (post 1968), with KSLI badge, and a WW2 General Service beret dated 1945, size 7 1/4
A First and Second World War family group. A group relating to Bernard Robert Sabine - A WW1 pair of British War 1914-1918 Medal and Victory Medal, named to "6948 PTE. B.R SABINE M.G.C."; a pair of Defence Medal (with box of issue) and Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, named to 'BERNARD R. SABINE', Voluntary Medical Service Long and Efficient Service (15 Years) Medal with award slips, British Red Cross 3 Years service badge, St. John's Ambulance breast badge, Red Cross Proficiency Medal (First Aid); an Italy War Medal 1915-18, and passport (photo includes him with the A.R.P badge) Together with a WW2 Defence Medal in a box of issue, together with Defence Medal claim approval and a copy of ARP Civil Defence London Region, all issued to P. Sabine, who served in the Light Rescue Service (late Stretcher Party Service) at the Lewisham Depot;, two ARP badges and collar stud; and other items; a King's Royal Rifle Corps badge, single GWR button, Highland Yeomanry (Fife and Forfar) badge and a Swedish Coat of Arms badge (qty) Footnote: Pte. Bernard Robert Sabine joined the Machine Gun Corps in 1915. He served in France, Italy and Belgium during WW1 and lost the middle finger of his right hand due to an accidental gunshot wound on 16th May 1916. The casualty incident report states 'A party consisting of 2nd Lt A. Collinge, Sgt. Lee, Pte. Sabine and Pte. Nuttall had been firing from No. 11 M. Gun position. Private Nuttall was last to fire. 2/Lt Collinge states "the belt being finished I gave the order to unload and dismount gun. Pte. Sabine was carrying the gun towards the dug-out. He told me he was carrying the gun in the correct way ... he found the casing too hot to hold so gripped the gun by muzzle attachment. He raised the safety catch and pressed the thumb piece to test whether the gun had been cleared. A round which had been left Pte. Nuttall states he did not hear the order to unload and did not go through the motions of unloading. States no order was given to dismount the gun. Sgt. Lee was standing about 5 yards from the gun, states he did not notice whether Pte. Nuttall unloaded the gun ... all thought that the belt having gone out the gun was unloaded." The damage to Sabine's hand was found to be accidental rather than negligent by Court of Enquiry, despite the Brigade Commander considering it due to negligence by the Officer. 2nd Lt Collinge was severely disciplined.
An album of British Army Infantry cap badges, WW1, WW2 and later, including Royal Scots, Queen's (Royal West Surrey), East Lancashire, The King's Own (Royal Regiment, Lancaster), Northumberland Fusiliers, Lancashire Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers, East Surrey, Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment), Worcestershire, Gloucestershire Regiment, Cambridgeshire Regiment, Dorsetshire, York and Lancaster, The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians), South Wales Borderers, The Welch, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Durham Light Infantry, Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry, Royal Guernsey, South Staffordshire, North Stafford, Middlesex, Royal Hampshire, two Victorian The King's Royal Rifle Corps badges including one for a Glengarry, South Lancashire etc (67) (sample photographed)
Second World War – 2nd Lt. Arkless Lockey, Prisoner of War of Japan. An emotive sketchbook compiled after being taken prisoner at the Fall of Singapore and subsequently held in the Prisoner of War camps Changi in Singapore, Heito in Taiwan and Tokyo Branch 2 and Zentsuji in Japan, circa 1942-1945. 33 detailed sketches, some covering two pages, plus 11 separate loose pictures, including portraits of other prisoners, album 20.5cm x 15cm. This is a rare album which was produced at great personal risk, given that prisoners were forbidden from creating any documentation and subject to severe punishment if found. Sketches comprising: scenes at Heito (titled 'Haito') - including P.O.W.s loading stones, exterior and interiors of Hut. No. 1 Officer's quarters, general camp views, soldiers exercising, straw rope and shoe making. Tokyo Branch 2 - the exterior and interior of the camp, 'Rice Fatigue' (prisoners hauling a cart). Prisoner of War transport ship - Singapore to Taiwan - 'P.O.W. class'. Changi - Royal Engineer's kitchen. Zentsuji - Room No. 3, Library, Corner of Galley, Birds-eye view of the camp. General untitled sketches include Japanese prison guards and locals riding a buffalo, soldiers overlooking a pigpen, caged areas, manual labour and a poignant black and white drawing of a 'Last Post' trumpeter on the final page. The portrait sketches are of fellow American and British prisoners at Zentsjuji, dated January 1944 and identified by name. Examples include 'Frank Burwell' (BURWELL, Frank H. Jnr., 1st Lt., Infantry, U.S.A.); 'Stan Gladys' (GLADYS, Stanley J., 1st Lt., U.S.A., QMC); 'John Fisher' (FISHER, John W., 1st Lt., U.S.A., Infantry); 'Jeff Caldicott' (CALDICOTT, G. H., Lt., Singapore); 'Jim' Leggatt' (LEGGETT, James L. Jnr., Lt., USAAC, Engineer); 'Padre Godfrey' (GODFREY, Rupert C. R., Chaplain, R.A., Java); 'Gill Warner' (possibly WARNER, William S., 1st Lt., USAAC) and 'Chris Power' (POWER, C., F/O., R.A.F. Ireland). Notes: Second Lieutenant Arkless Lockey [227089] Royal Engineers served with III Corps. At the time of his capture in the Fall of Singapore, he worked for the Deputy Assistant Director of Transportation. Based on the single sketch at Changi, he was likely held there briefly before he was transferred to Heito in August 1942, presumably as part of the large contingent of British and Allied P.O.W.s to arrive at Heito camp late that month. The main slave labour task in this camp was to pick rocks and stones from a vast area of an old dried river bottom near the camp to make the land ready to plant sugar cane. Camp Commandant, 1st Lieutenant Tamaki, was known for being sadistic and caring little for the welfare of the prisoners. He boasted of aiming to 'fill the cemetery', which he did (132 men died at Heito, the highest in-camp death rate for camps in Taiwan). 'Tokyo Branch 2' was a Dispatch Camp where the primary labour was shipyard construction. Based in Yokohama Baseball Stadium, it was renamed 'Tokyo Branch 3' on 1st August 1943. By that time, Lockey had likely transferred to Zentsuji camp in southern Japan, presumably until the end of hostilities. Despite being one of the few camps designed to hold prisoners (previously used in this capacity during the Russo-Japanese War in 1907 and the Sino-Japanese War in 1937) and used as a 'show' camp for propaganda purposes, conditions at Zentsjuji were still deplorable and overcrowded. Heckling and depriving prisoners of food or medicine was reportedly a regular occurrence at the camp, which also acted as the headquarters for several work camps in the area. Access to food ranged from fair during the early months of occupancy to starvation levels in July 1944. The rice served contained weevils and worms, and the rarely offered meat rations ranged from fresh to rotten. No hospital existed on the site, but a side room with six bunks was reserved for medical cases, though the unfortunate occupants would only receive half rations. The barracks consisted of two two-story buildings, both former warehouses, with half of one building dedicated to the guards. These were unheated after 1943 and poorly insulated. Each barracks was divided into rooms of 32 men, with four windows and only two light bulbs. These quarters were all infested with bed bugs, lice and fleas. Hot baths were available twice a month during winter, but only cold baths were permitted during the summer. It is a testament to the skills of the American officer working as the leading physician that he completed 24 serious operations without a single loss of a patient, with spinal novocaine being the only anaesthetic available. Clothing provisions were generally adequate, but more socks and gloves were always sought after, and the prisoners, in their malnourished states, could not keep warm despite being heavily clothed. Workdays primarily consisted of loading and unloading freight or cargo vessels, though some enlisted men were assigned to camp detail. Hours were long, often 6 am - 7 pm, with three 'rest days' per month, taken up by other enforced work around the camp. Unlike the enlisted men, officers received fewer rations but were not forced to work outside in the rain or snow. The camp was liberated on 12th September 1945, and Lockey was reported as no longer a prisoner of war by 26th September 1945. Arkless Lockey was born in 1901 in Durham. Post-war, he settled briefly in Malaya and Hong Kong with his wife, Marjory Tinto (b.1914), whilst working as a Railway Officer before returning to the U.K., where he died at 80.
FIRST WORLD WAR LETTERS. Woodall (Sir Ambrose Edgar, later Baron Uvedale of North End) (1885-1874). Surgeon, served with the Royal Army Medical Corps in the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. Resident Surgeon at Manor House Hospital from 1920-58. A bound volume of around 300 letters covering the period 1st January 1917 - 31st December 1917, with a portrait of Woodall on the front leaf, to 'M, F and J' (Mother, Father and probably his brother, Samuel 'J' Woodall), mostly written in France. With seven further loose portrait photographs of Ambrose, a copy of Samuel James Woodall, 'Manor House Hospital' and photocopied research. The letters begin when Woodall is based at Haig Hutments in Crook, Fleet. His early letters document some elements of disdain his fellow doctors, 'Certainly this war is doing a lot of harm to our profession. It has gone to the heads of the younger men & GPs very badly. About one in twenty is fit for a position of any responsibility. The sooner it is concluded the better. Most of those who have been out to the front seem to regard it as a picnic on the other hand there are always a proportion of decent men - small perhaps but still there.' Other excerpts include: [21st January, No. 2 General Hospital, Quai De Escales, Le Havre] 'Am at present in a hut described as the 2nd Gen. Hospital where I may remain a day or weeks'. This proved to be prophetic, with the next letter dated 24th January stating that he is now at No. 1 General Hospital, Eretrat, waiting for forward orders. From 10th February, he writes from the Cyclist’s Base Depot at Rouen, contending with cancelled orders, sharing a tent with other men and 'a Major from Egypt who snores'. [2nd March] 50th Northumbrian Casualty Clearing Station, Northern France. ‘The principal enemy is boredom’ … ‘we can hear the guns plainly enough in the evening here but we much farther away from the trenches than we were at the 46th CCS. There are 600-700 patients in the hospital, most of whom have come down suffering from scabies treminous’. [9th March] ‘The day before yesterday I went out to see another camp. There had been an air battle over the German lines and an aviator had been killed – an observer – the officer acting as pilot on the same machine had escaped by a miracle. It appears that they were surprised in the air and the plane was riddled with bullets before they were aware of the presence of the enemy. The pilot who escaped was suffering from shock but he had roused himself to attend the funeral of his companion who was also his particular chum’. [15th March] ‘Gordon Watson is surgical consultant for this area… his brother was in the combatant ranks and was badly wounded for 5 days he lay out in no man’s land supporting himself with rations taken from dead me, then he was found and brought to hospital. Gordon Watson had one of his vein’s opened and blood was transferred from him into his brother, but the brother died and Watson is suffering from blood poisoning in the arm. Strange things happen in this war.’ [6TH April] … ‘I went round to the prisoner of war camp also to the aviators camp. The German prisoners looked sleek and well nourished and were far superior in physique to our own wretches of the labor camp as you will understand when I say that they were front line men while our labourers are there because they are unfit for home defence. From there I went to the aviators whom I found very depressed. Several of their number were killed in early this morning and the Captain a man named Smith seemed cut to the quick, they are only boys most of them … he told me that the average length of a man’s life in that camp was just 2 months’. [9th May, 13 Durham Light Infantry, B.E.F, France] ‘The officers at the mess seem sufficiently arguable – they are much addicted to foul language and horseplay among themselves, also of course a lot of alcohol is put down but these things are just the ordinary accomplishments of military life and the chief accomplishment of that perfect gentleman the British Officer’ [13th May] ‘I went to bed early last night and slept till perhaps 2 o’clock when I woke up to find myself in the midst of a ? bombardment, the Boche was raining stuff on our lines under the cover of which he made a raid which was sent off duly. Our casualties kept me bust from about 3 to 7. So far as I could make out they were all from the front trench about a mile from here where there was hand to hand fighting, bombing and machine gun practice’. Edgar Woodall’s obituary, courtesy of the Royal College of Surgeons, reads “Ambrose Edgar Woodall was born in Eccles, Lancashire, on 24 April 1885, the second son of the Reverend Samuel Russell Woodall, a Primitive Methodist minister. He was educated at Manchester Central High School, and having won a science scholarship from Lancashire County Council, he became a student of Manchester University, graduating BSc in 1905 and MB ChB in 1908, winning the Renshaw Exhibition, the Bradley Surgical Prize and the Leech Junior Research Fellowship. He then spent a year as a demonstrator in physiology and a further year as a research fellow, graduating MSc in 1909 and MD in 1911. He held various resident posts at Manchester Royal Infirmary from 1910 to 1913 before enlarging his experience at the London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals. He served in the RAMC from 1915 to 1919 and after obtaining the FRCS in 1916, he went to France and later to Italy before returning to London as resident surgeon to the Manor House Hospital, a post he held from 1920 to 1958. During these years he was medical advisor to the National Union of Railwaymen and other trade unions and an 'expert medical witness'. He was surgical specialist to the Ministry of Pensions from 1921 to 1924. His knighthood, conferred in 1931, was regarded as a reward for his services to Manor House Hospital and the Trades Unions whose hospital it is. As a medical man he established a unique position in socialist circles. George Lansbury, Tom Williams, Ben Tillett and Lord Citrine were among his distinguished patients. He was a member of the Central Medical War Committee during the Second World War and he was made a Baron in 1946. In 1949, at the age of 63, he married Joyce Eleanor, the widow of the Rt Hon H B Lees-Smith, PC, MP. There was no heir. He died on 2 February 1974, aged 88 years.”
MID TWENTIETH CENTURY FOUR LIGHT SILVERED METAL AND MOULDED MURANO GLASS ELECTROLIER, the central plain column issuing twelve wire pattern arms from which suspend thirty six moulded clear and white glass panels, each 7” x 5 ½” (17.8cm x 14cm), 27” (68.6cm) drop, one metal panel support missing
TABRIZ, PERSIAN, SMALL CARPET WITH MIDNIGHT BLUE FIELD, with large scolloped circular centre medallion with pendants and spandrels and Herati pattern, all in pale pink, pale gold and light blue, the principal border pink with floral meander and two guard stripes, 8ft x 5ft2in (243.8 x 157.4cm)
ß 2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
ß 2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
ß 2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Fringed throne armchair dominated by two carved wooden columns adorned with copper and tassels, painted seat and back, circa 1900 Ebonised wood, vellum, brass and pewter inlays Unsigned 172cm high, 71.5cm wide, 61cm deep Literature Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, p83 for a similar exampleCondition Report: Chair is structurally sound and sturdy with tight joints, wooden surfaces with general wear to include light scratches and scuffs with some rubbing and wear to finish. Minor losses to tassels on finials. Original brass mounts to backrest and to seat frieze, legs, and arms are off - many of these are included separately as part of the lot. Fringing to seat frieze is currently detached from the chair - frieze to backrest and seat frieze with minor losses and in delicate and fragile condition. Vellum to seat is original but slightly warped, has lifted and with tears, vellum slightly discoloured with fading to painted decoration.Additional images are available upon request.
Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Fringed throne chair dominated by two carved wooden columns adorned with copper and tassels, circa 1900 Ebonised wood, vellum, brass and pewter inlays Unsigned Max height 147.5cm, 86.5cm high to chair back, 40cm deep, 40cm wide Literature Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, p83 for similar example Condition Report: Chair is structurally sound and sturdy with tight joints, wooden surfaces with general wear to include light scratches and scuffs with some rubbing and wear to finish. Damages and loss to brass mount on one finial. Losses to tassels on both finials. Lacking fringe to backrest. Fringe to seat frieze with losses and partly detached. Fringes and tassels in fragile and delicate condition. Copper mounts are heavily tarnished. Light patination to metal inlays. Copper mount to one leg lifting slightly. Vellum to seat with some tears.Additional images are available upon request.
Ernest Race (1913-1964) Pair of scarce 'Curlew' lounge chairs, circa 1962 Ash, lacquered steel Each with partial manufacturer's labels 61cm high, 63cm wide Condition Report: Upholstery in very distressed condition with moth holes and small tears throughout. filling to backrests with signs of deterioration. Seats to both chairs would need to be totally overhauled and re-upholstered, Wooden frames structurally sound with light scratches, scuffs and marks. Webbing is original and is still firm. The metal sections to the frame on both chairs, with oxidisation spots throughout.
Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Side chair with drum shaped back, circa 1900 Embossed copper and pewter inlay, vellum seat and back, rope Unsigned 100cm high, 45cm deep, 38cm wide Literature Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, p85 for a similar example Condition Report: Chair frame structurally sound and sturdy with tight joints. Overall general wear to walnut surfaces to include light scratches, scuffs, stains, small indentation. Some rubbing and wear to ebonised finish throughout. Oxidisation to brasswork and light patination to metal inlays. Rope chords to seat later replaced, and vellum seat has been replaced. Would have originally had fringing to front frieze of the seat.Additional images available upon request.
Manner of Paolo Buffa Large parquetry sideboard, circa 1940 Walnut, vellum, brass 98cm high, 283cm wide, 45cm deepCondition Report: PLEASE NOTE - All doors locked without key, vellum with scuffs, scratches, marks, patination and stains. Sideboard with general surface wear throughout to include light scratches, scuffs and small indentations. The right hand gallery section with small loss to moulding at top and lifting vellum.
Daum Tulip vase, circa 1900 Acid etched and enamelled glass with gilt highlights Signed in enamel to base 'Daum Nancy' with cross of Lorraine 22.5cm high Condition Report: Minor light surface wear throughout, rubbing to to gilt highlights particularly to rim and foot. There is a minor flea bite nick to lower section. Please ask for additional photos
Art Deco Group of six early 20th Century decanters and an Art Deco mirrored and glass tray, circa 1920-40 Glass, white metal, mirrored glass, nickel Square form decanter with acid etched mark to base 'Importe de Tchecoslaviquie', another decanter with applied label 'Cristal de Boheme' Tallest decanter : 35cm high ; Tray : 42cm x 27cm Condition Report: Tall faceted decanter : Tarnish marks, patination and general surface scratches to silver collar. Stopper with some three small flea bite chips to facet corners, bottom of stopper has broken and some pint leaving a rough edge. Minor flea bite nicks to cut glass on body. Glass with interior marks and patination. Decanter with geometric design and silver collar : Stopper with one very minor flea bite nick, collar with even tarnishing and light wear throughout, some very minor nicks to edges of facets, water marks to interior Cylindrical faceted decanter : Some miniscule flea bite nicks to top edges of decanter. Bottom of stopper has been ground to one side and with some minor chips to bottom edge. There is a chip to shoulder approx. 1cm wide. Only minor faint surface wear to body. Faceted decanter with silver collar : Miniscule flea bite nicks to stopper. Collar with tarnish marks and patination with light surface wear. Body with only light surface wear. Water marks to interior. Painted square form Czech decanter : Stopper with miniscule flea bite nicks. Miniscule flea bite to rim, small chip approx. 4mm to one upper painted panel. Rubbing, scratches and wear to some gilding/painted decoration. Some miniscule nicks to body. Cristal De Boheme painted decanter : Some miniscule nicks to stopper, minor chips to rim, some light overall general surface wear to include some faint scratches, some water marks to interior base. Tray - Mirrored plate with general surface wear to include scratches and scuffs with some small losses to silvering on reverse of plate, metal parts with patination and marks throughout. Please Ask for additional photos.
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